Hayes Hand Center Blog
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Can I get my hand wet after surgery?
After surgery, you are usually in a bulky post op dressing that is designed to reduce swelling, bleeding and movement in the surgical area. Generally, you will remain in the dressing until your next visit with your surgeon. At that visit, the bulky dressing will be removed. Depending on the time table, the sutures are removed 10-14 days post operatively. While the sutures are in, you are not to soak your hand in water and avoid a direct stream of water while showering. It is important not to allow the hand/arm to remain in a moist dressing, so if the dressing does get wet it will be important to get it changed to a dry dressing. You may call our office at 423-756-1300 to arrange for a dressing change if it becomes necessary.
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The Plastic Surgery Group
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2:07 PM
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